Ridley College

Ridley College of St.
Catharines

 

2 Ridley Road, St. Catharines, Ontario.

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Ridley College is an independent co-educational day and boarding school in St. Catharines, Ontario, set on a 90-acre campus in the Niagara Region. Founded in 1889 by the Reverend Dr J.O. Miller, it describes itself as one of Canada's leading boarding schools and as an IB Continuum school. Around 870 students attend, from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, more than 375 of them boarders, and the community draws on over 60 countries, so that students learn alongside peers from around the world. Average class ratios are about eight students per teacher. The school frames its mission as teaching the habits of living well, through a balanced education of mind, body and spirit, and it was the first school in North America to become a Visible Wellbeing foundational school. Families can apply for tuition assistance, with several million dollars awarded each year.

Educational System of Ridley College


Method

Pedagogical method general Curriculum

School values

Ridley's founder held that true education develops the whole person, and the school still describes its purpose as teaching the habits of living well. It aims to provide a balanced education of mind, body and spirit, inspiring students to seek knowledge, believe in themselves and nurture the values that lead to fulfilling lives, in a community where everyone belongs.

Tutoring Tutoring

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Attention to Diversity at Ridley College


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Educational Stages of Ridley College


Nursery
Preschool
Primary
Middle School
High School
Vocational Training

Information about the educational stages of the Ridley College

The school is organised into a Lower School from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6, a Middle School for Grades 7 and 8, and an Upper School for Grades 9 to 12. Boarding is offered alongside day places, and the youngest pupils join in Junior Kindergarten.

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Languages and International Programs at Ridley College


English English (Instructional)

Information about languages of the Ridley College

English is the language of instruction. The school welcomes students from more than 60 countries and asks applicants whose first language is not English to complete an English as an Additional Language assessment.

IB (International Baccalaureate) IB (International Baccalaureate)

Information about international degrees and programmes of the Ridley College

Ridley presents itself as an IB Continuum school, meaning it offers the International Baccalaureate programmes across its Lower, Middle and Upper Schools rather than only in the final years. This gives students a consistent inquiry-based framework from the early grades through to graduation, and the school's university counselling team supports students applying to universities in Canada and abroad.

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Extracurricular Activities at Ridley College


Sports activities

Basketball Basketball
Skating Skating
Hockey Hockey

Information about extracurricular activities of the Ridley College

Athletics are a major part of life at Ridley, including a high-performance programme in boys' and girls' hockey, rowing, basketball and figure skating, with regular fixtures and results. Boarders also have weekend trips and activities, and the school runs global engagement opportunities and a speaker series.

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